January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

New Year and January cottages

If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break after all the Christmas and New Year festivities, then a country cottage or a coastal self catering break could be just the thing this January.

Don't let the post Christmas blues take a hold this year, give yourself something to look forward to with a January New Year cottage break. Although the winter weather can be chilly, what you are assured of is pretty winter country landscape, plenty of fresh air and a warm welcome in cafes and pubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

We have lots of cosy cottages for you to choose from, whether you want to snuggle up in front of a log fire or chill-out in your own relaxing hot tub! Or for top of the line luxury, check out our selection of 5 Star cottages and apartments!

New Year January Self Catering Cottage Breaks

ODriscolls in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland South

ODriscolls, Rosscarbery

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

ODriscolls self catering accommodation in Rosscarbery, County Cork sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. ODriscolls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at ODriscolls start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about ODriscolls


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Killorglin in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Pet friendly Fishing close by

1 bedroom cottage in Wellington, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Wellington

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available

Lower Croasdale Farmhouse in Fourstones, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lower Croasdale Farmhouse, Fourstones

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lower Croasdale Farmhouse in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lower Croasdale Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Croasdale Farmhouse start from £437 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Croasdale Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Quinces in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Quinces, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quinces in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Quinces is close to the beach. Quinces does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Quinces start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quinces


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Keepers Cottage in Hereford, Herefordshire, West England

Keepers Cottage, Hereford

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Keepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Hereford, Herefordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Keepers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keepers Cottage start from £629 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keepers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

2 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £275 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Kinlochbervie, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Kinlochbervie

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Courtyard Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Courtyard Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £582 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Swallows Barn in Cressbrook, Derbyshire, Central England

Swallows Barn, Cressbrook

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Swallows Barn self catering accommodation in Cressbrook, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Barn start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

Please note that the cottages selected above are cottages available during January but may now be available as this page is not linked to live booking. Click on the links and booking buttons to find live availability.

January Cottage Availability

Availability of cottages over the New Year is limited and sells out quite quickly. Therefore as well as checking online we would also recommend calling 0844 847 1143 to find out the latest availability for cottages, apartments or lodges.

 

What is there to do on a January Break

Although for many a New Year and January cottage break is all about enjoying a peaceful and relaxing break in luxury after the hectic holidays, there are still lots of things to do and see in the UK in January.

The countryside and coast will provide wonderful walks through beautiful scenery during January, just make sure you wrap up warm. It's also a great time to explore the pretty British and Irish towns and villages - when they are not overrun with tourists - and there is nothing better than calling in at the local pubs, restaurants and cafes to warm up!

Although there are less attractions and events on during January there is still plenty to choose from, so check out our Guides:

 

 

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